Southern Damselfly vs Silverfish
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Damselfly | Silverfish |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coenagrion mercuriale | Lepisma saccharinum |
| Order | Odonata | Zygentoma |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Lepismatidae |
| Size | 27-31 mm | 10-15mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Indoors |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Africa | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Southern Damselfly
A rare and declining European damselfly with a mercury-symbol-shaped mark on segment two. It is restricted to base-rich shallow streams and water meadows.
Did You Know?
It is named for the mercury-symbol-shaped black marking on the second segment of the male's abdomen.
Silverfish
A primitive wingless insect with a silvery scaled body and three tail filaments. A common household inhabitant.
Did You Know?
Has existed in essentially the same form for 400 million years making it one of the oldest surviving insect designs.